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Chapter 20

"What do you think? The match-ups are pretty interesting, if I do say so myself?" Netero says in between laughter.

"This is just..." Gon says surprised. The air was tense looking at the board.

"It's gotta be a joke." Leorio says. "Only one of us will pass. Is that all?" I looked at board a little more closely to see 404 against 44. My eyes were wide as I looked at Kurapika with concern. "Are you up against Hisoka in the first match?!" Leorio looks at Kurapika.

"Kurapika..." I whispered looking to see him serious. Leorio was trying to negotiation Kurapika to win so that Hisoka won't go to the next round. Kurapika answered with confidence that he will win and Netero was laughing breaking the tension.

"Don't get the wrong idea." Netero cuts in. "To pass the Final Phase... all you have to do is win one match." My eyes was widen looking at Netero. "In other words, in this tournament set-up, the winners of the matches get out of it and the losers advance to the next round. So getting to the top of this chart means you failed."

"Let me get this straight: You're saying that only one of us is gonna fail?" Hanzo ask.

"Exactly. Moreover, everyone is given at least three chances to win." Netero replies.

"What a relief! You scared me there." Leorio says relieved. "Then this would be a cinch!" Leorio gasped in realization looking at Kurapika. "Kurapika! You gotta lose to Hisoka, no matter what! You hear me?" But of course Kurapika wanted Leorio to be silent so we can listen to rules. The little guy name Bean walked up in front of the board.

"Okay, everyone..." Bean says. "If you have any questions, we'll have time to address them later. Right now, I'd like to announce the matches for the each one of you. Please listen for your name and your opponent. The first match will be... Applicant number 44, Hisoka, versus applicant number 404, Kurapika!" I glared at Hisoka with anger in my eyes as did Gon. "The second match... applicant number 406, Hana, versus applicant 294, Hanzo!" I looked at Bean with wide eyes then looked at Hanzo to see him wink at me. "The third match will between the loser to the first match and number 191, Podoro." Bean kept on explaining about who will go next while I'm still surprised to try and fight Hanzo. "Now then, are there are any questions?"

"What is the reason behind the match-up not being fair?" Leorio ask.

"Of course, you'd ask that. The matches have been determined based on your individual grades from all previous phases. Put it simply, the higher your grades are, the more chances are given for winning." Netero replies. Killua walked up a few steps sounding mad.

"That doesn't seem right to me." Killua says. Netero confused for Killua to continue. "Could you explain to us a little more about how you graded us?"

"Afraid not!" Netero replies quickly.

"And why not?!" Killua ask angry.

"Our grading system is strictly confidential. I can't be telling you everything." Netero replies. Killua didn't say anything not confident with that answer. "I guess I could explain a little bit about how we do it..." It was silent as Netero looks around until he finally speaks up again. "Basically, when we grade an applicant, we consider three main factors... There's physical ability. Metal acuity. And overall impression... Those three are the component. When we evaluate physical ability, we're looking at your overall agility, flexibility, endurance and powers of perception. For mental acuity, it's the overall metal strength, adaptability, decision-making ability, and imaginative qualities."

'This is kind of hard to understand. Though it seems like a big deal.' I thought.

"But, in the end, all these serve only as references. Since you all have remained till the Final Phase it goes without saying you passed on those. What's truly important is overall impression." Netero continues.

"Overall impression?" Killua resays.

"This signifies that something, the potential that can't be measured by the other two factors I mentioned. In manner of speaking, it's about what it takes to become a Hunter." Netero explains.

"What it takes to become a Hunter, you say?" Killua ask.

"Killua?" I whispered noticing him stress and angry.

"When I take that and your voices from the interviews into consideration, the result is what you see." Netero continues. "That's all."

"Killua?" Gon says noticing Killua's head down.

"Nothing." Killua replies.

'What's a matter with Killua?' I thought.

"Are there any more question?" Bean says happy. Gon and I raised our hands.

"Yeah!"

"How do we fight each other?" Gon says.

"Are there any rules we have to follow?" I said.

"The rules for the matches are very simple. You can use weapons. There are no restrictions. You'll win when your opponent admits defeat." Netero explains as Gon and I put our hands down. "However... if you kill your opponent, you will immediately be disqualified. At that point, the rest of the group will automatically pass and the test will be over. Is that clear?" Gon and I nodded our heads in understanding.

"Are there any final questions?" Bean ask. It was silent as know talks. "Then I'll turn it over to you, Chairman-san."

"Considering there're tens of thousands of applicants, you have accomplished an amazing feat by making it this far. As the Chairman of the Exam Committee... I have an utmost respect for all ten applicants of the Final Phase!" Netero says. "You are now only one win away from joining the great league of Hunters. I wish you all the best of luck in your matches. Now let the Final Phase begin!"

The first match was between Kurapika and Hisoka by the referee name Luis. There were a few scratches with Hisoka and Kurapika. But in the end, Kurapika won for Hisoka shouting surrender.

It was my turn to go next for the second match.

"It's time for the second match of the Final Phase... Hanzo versus... Hana!" The referee says. I walked up to face Hanzo with determination in my eyes. I noticed that he isn't caring anything and he doesn't have powers like I have. "My name is Masta, and I will be the referee for this second match. It's a honor." He bows down.

"So, it's you!" Hanzo says. "You were the one following me during the Fourth Phase, weren't you?" Hanzo was talking to Masta.

"You knew about me?" Masta replies. I was surprised to know that Hanzo noticed him.

'Is Chairman Netero crazy? There is no way that I can possible be equal with Hanzo.' I thought. Hanzo was talking big about him able to win. When they were done talking Hanzo glared at him as I glared at him. 'He looks really strong. But I am fast by my own strength and I have energy. I will defeat him. I'll remember everything that I was taught through these phase. Kai's rules on being a swordsmen, and what Kasumi taught me. If I can somehow beat him with just using my own strength. Then I'll be able to have a chance to win!'

"Ready?" I got into my stance.

"Good luck Hana!" Gon shouts.

"Begin!" Masta says backing up. I run to my left for only Hanzo to run as fast as me.

"What?" I said. I run back to see him almost trying to punch me. I stop to look at him to see him staring at me. He smiled at me as he run up to me. I dodge him as I run up to the walls and to the roof to see him behind me. "Damn."

'Not using my powers or my sword is hard.' I thought. Hanzo tried to punch me as we both fell from the roof and I blocked his attack.

'Always know what your next opponents movements are.' Kai's voice was ringing my head again as I looked at Hanzo. I see him rise up his right hand ready to strike me but I easily caught his hand.

"What?!" Hanzo says. As I spin and him landing on the floor first then I did back flip to look at him. "Not bad girly. I didn't expect you to notice my movements."

"Kai..." Lippo whispered. The other proctor looked at him. "I remember now. Her opponent was a swordsman who taught her about understand the next person's movements.." They looked back at Hana.

"So... she is remembering what he said." Menchi says.

"Alright, let's see what you can do." Hanzo runs to me. I narrowed my eyes at him to only see he was behind me.

'Never take your eyes off of your opponent.' I ran forward so he wouldn't hit me and turned to look at him. Hanzo's eyes were wide as he noticed my eyes were blue. 'Oops, I must've used my powers by accident.' I calmed a little for my powers to return back to my normal eye color.

"Say, your holding back on me aren't you?" Hanzo ask. My eyes widen as I didn't answer him instead I ran to him and try to punch him but he grabbed my hand squeezing it.

"Ow!" I said. He threw back to the wall making the wall crack behind me.

"Hana!" Gon screamed. I remembered how Kasumi used her knifes and her as one.

'Even though I'm not using my sword I can still try to image it.' I thought. I calmed my breathing and pretend I had my sword on me. I looked at him dead in the eyes as I ran to me. I waited until I can finally dodge him and kicked him for him to grab my ankle and I used my hand to punch him. I punch his cheek for him to click his tongue and swing me to the ground. I was coughing viciously from the impact hitting my lungs.

"I'll say it again, your holding back on me aren't you?" Hanzo says walking up to me.

"So, what if I am?" I ask him.

"Why aren't you using it? Using your sword or eyes glowing to different colors?" Hanzo question. I can see everyone was surprised, except for Gon and Kurapika, that my eyes glow different colors.

"Because... I received these powers and that sword from my father." I looked at him with anger in my eyes. "They helped through so much and I was able to get this far because of it." I stand up ignoring the pain on my lungs and my legs being weak. "I want to try my own strength without using it. My own fight."

"So you are looking down on me." Hanzo whispers. I was confused when I felt him behind me and hitting my neck. I was going to fall when he grabbed my collar.

"Hana!" I can hear Killua and Gon screaming my name. Hanzo shake me to open my eyes as I did I can see nothing by darkness.

'Oh no...' I thought.

"Hey, surrender already. I won't hurt you if yo-" I cut him off by kicking his arm from my collar. "What?!" My bangs were covering my eyes as I got into my stance. Right now, I can't feel any pain like my body is moving on it's own.

3rd person

"No, Hana! Stop! Hana, can you hear me?! Hana!" Gon screams. Hana didn't answer him but just kept looking forward.

"How can she easily stand up? U hurt brain stem so she will feel weak and can only see darkness." Hanzo says.

"You did what?!" Gon screams. Hanzo turned to look at Gon. "Idiot! Even though Hana can't see the dark her body will move on it's own! She won't feel any pain at all until her eyes focus!" Gon looked at the proctor with tear in his eyes. "Please you have to sto-" Before Gon can say anything he can hear the wind cut to look see Hana behind Hanzo.

"Nee, aren't you suppose to be ninja?" Hana says. Hanzo turns to look at Hana with anger in his eyes. He punched Hana in the stomach making her fall on the floor.

"Hana!" Gon was going to run but the others stopped him. "Let me go! Hana has to stop or she might never wake up!" Everyone's eyes were wide looking at Hana even Hanzo. Hana was standing up easily with blood streaming down her mouth. Hana walked to Hanzo calmly.

"You do have big mouth for a ninja." Hana said calmly like she wasn't in pain at all. Hanzo narrowed his eyes at her.

"Hey kid! Wake up!" Hanzo screamed.

"Wake up?" She questions. She smiled like a devil. "I'm already a wake." Her eyes shown to see her eyes blank and that her eyes were red. "You really do piss me off. Talking big like you already won. The little nice Hana never did actually showed her true feelings but always kept it with a smile, didn't you, Onii-san?" Gon had shivers going down his spine feeling her gaze on him.

"That's a lie! I know you Hana! This isn't you!" Gon screamed. Hana didn't respond to him but look back Hanzo frowning.

"You really are annoying." Hana says. Hanzo was getting in stance to fight her as she walked calmly to him.

'What's with her? Is it because of what I did? This is bad she needs to wake up?' Hanzo thought. Hanzo ran towards but they were both splashed with water. Hanzo blinked and to see Killua throw the water bottle.

"W-What happened?" Said kind familiar voice. They looked to see Hana's eyes focusing and that she was looking around. Her eyes were wide as she was holding her stomach and coughing viciously again. "Ouch! Why does my stomach hurt?!"

"Hana! Your awake?!" Gon shouted tears running down his cheeks.

1st person

I looked at Gon confused tilting my head.

"Why wouldn't I be awake?" I questioned.

"What do you remember?" Gon says. I blinked a couple of times.

"The last thing I remember was being surrounded by darkness and my body just moved on it's..." My eyes widen in realization as I remembered what I did. I looked at Hanzo with sad expression. "Sorry, Hanzo. I didn't mean to say mean stuff to you like that." Hanzo blinked looking at me.

"Hang on so what you said was true?" Hanzo ask. I scratched my cheek a little and chuckled a little trying to ignore the pain in my stomach.

"Well, you do sometimes piss me off, and you did have a big mouth for ninja." I replied. "Plus, even though it my body was moving on it's own my words were true. I just didn't want to her anyone's feelings if I actually spoke out so I replace it with smile."

"So it was true." I can hear Gon whisper. I looked at Gon with sad expression. I tried to stand up but only to be punch in the face by Hanzo.

"Ouch..." I said. I looked to see Hanzo having a relieve smile looking at me.

"Well, welcome back kid. But I'm not over yet." I smiled standing up. I looked at Gon to see him little mad.

"I'll talk about this later." I said. Gon nodded his head saying you-better look. I looked back at Hanzo getting ready. "Now this time, don't make me look at the darkness." Before I knew Hanzo was behind me and before I can run he grabbed my arm and make me fall on the floor.

"Surrender already or I'll break your arm." Hanzo says. I smiled looking at him.

"No." I felt him tighten his hold on my arm and broke my arm. I was whimpering in pain and screaming. I looked to see Gon getting pissed, Leorio as well, and Kurapika's eyes changing to red and blue. 'Kurapika, Onii-san, Leorio... I'm alright, but how can I show them that I'm alright.' I stand up and laughed a little. "Uh-oh my arm is broken." Hanzo was looking at me with a blank face.

"'Uh-oh'? I really don't understand you! You are in pain!" Hanzo says.

"You know, just because I can't use my arm, I can use..." I ran to him and kicked him on the face. I looked to see his noise was bleeding. One of the referee brought him a napkin to get rid of the blood.

"Would you just say surrender or..." Hanzo brought out his blade from behind is hand. "I would have to cut your legs so you wouldn't stand."

" I don't like that idea." Gon and I replied. Everyone, except Gon, had mouths wide open with a blank face. I looked at Gon angry.

"Hey, Onii-san! I know that you and me didn't like the idea but who's fight is this in the first place?!" I shouted.

"So I still don't like that idea." Gon says. "I know you. You don't want to give up and you don't want your legs to cut. Plus, if you were going to bleed to death then he will fail." My eyes were wide in realization.

"Oh, that's right." I looked at Hanzo to see him sweat-dropped. "I think we should try a different idea. What do you think Hanzo?" I gave him kindly smile.

"Your negotiation with me. Both of you are negotiation! I mean I understand Gon but my own opponent!" Hanzo said.

"Yep." I nodded my head. I can feel the tense air starting to ease. "Thanks Onii-san. That was good idea."

"Yeah. Now, would you hurry up and win." Gon says.

"Hey! I like for you to be in my situation right now, baka!" I replied to him. "It's not that easy."

"I know that. But I was seriously on edge a minute ago you know. I was completely worried!" Gon shouted. I smiled a little knowing that Gon was a protective brother. I heard teeth gridding to see Hanzo clenching his teeth and pointing his blade to my forehead while I'm holding my broken arm.

"You don't get it do you. Even if you die you can't come back unlike me I can come back next year and take it. You and I aren't equal!" He explains. I didn't do anything but just stared at him at the blood on my forehead going down my face. "Why? Why don't you say that one word? Do you really want to die?! Would me hitting you until you can't breath or you becoming nothing really satisfy you?! Answer "

"Because I don't plan on ever giving up." I replied. His eyes widen looking at me. "Our father... our father is a Hunter, and Onii-san and I want to find him together. So I don't care if every bone in my body is broken, or that every drop of my blood is gone. I won't ever give up. I will find up him somewhere in this world where I can look together Onii-san. I will have to go through many trials to find him but if one of those were to die... I will never give up."

"Even if you die?" Hanzo ask. I looked seriously into his eyes with my voice serious.

"I will never give up. I will become a Hunter." I replied.

"Well then, I'm sorry." Hanzo released his blade from my forehead. "This is... the end!" He shouts swinging his blade behind him and turning around putting the blade back. "I give up." My eyes widen looking at him. "I lose."

"W-Why?" I asked.

"I can't kill you..." Hanzo replies. "...not with that determination you have. I can't think of anyways for you to surrender so I'm going to surrender. I'll definitely win the next match." I put my hands in fist and clenching my teeth.

"I don't accept it!" I shouted. "I don't accept becoming a Hunter without winning a fair fight!" Hanzo was getting pissed screaming it.

"Idiot! No matter how hard I try you won't give up! You are too stubborn like your brother, and if we continue to fight you would just be dead!" I walked up to him screaming.

"I'm still not happy winning like this! I want to win a fair fight without you and me saying surrender!" I shouted. Hanzo sighed.

"So you want to continue fighting me tell the end. Even though I'm forfeiting, you want me to help you think of some way to let you win the way you want. Is that right?" Hanzo says. I nodded my head with hope but the next thing I knew Hanzo punched me on the cheek knocking me out and laying on the ground.

"Hana!" Gon screamed. I looked to see Hanzo walking away saying something to the referee and Gon running up to him. I was in complete darkness with all their voices blocking from my ears.

I hope you guys like this chapter. This was the first time I actually wrote a battle besides Kasumi and Hana, but I did stole things from Gon's fight. Sorry about that. Well you hope you like it and wait for the next chapter.

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